The Best Hotels in Belle Mare

Belle Mare Hotels

Belle Mare is a golden, sun-washed resort town nestled on the lush east coast of Mauritius. With an abundance of luxury retreats strung like shimmering pearls along its fine sandy beachfront, Belle Mare makes for a paradisal island getaway. Spend lazy days swimming in the warm aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean, or exploring the surrounding area, covered in deep green palm groves and rocky hills, cut through by walking paths that lead to pure waterfalls.

Things to see

Wake up to the bright Belle Mare sun cresting on the horizon. For the adventurous outdoorsman, Belle Mare is home to a number of boat companies which offer deep-sea fishing trips far out from the Mauritius coast. Hop on board with rod in hand, and race across the serene, glittery waters, casting your line in hope to reel in a rare sailfish or gleaming white-striped marlin. Back on dry land, why not head down the coast to the Chassuer Nature Reserve, and adventure through Mauritius’ most luscious scenery to the 1,500 foot high Lion Mountain. Hiking paths cut through the dense, deep green jungle, leading over streams, past roaring waterfalls, and up steep rocky inclines to the peak. Back in Belle Mare, spend your afternoon relaxing by playing a few lazy holes at the nearby golf course, or catching some honey-like rays on the unblemished Belle Mare Beach.

Hotels in Belle Mare

For a taste of lavish luxury and utter indulgence, stay in a 5-star beachside Belle Mare hotel. These hotels beautifully blend into the surrounding scenery with tasteful, rustic exteriors, and offer rejuvenating spas, pristine pools and immediate private beachfront access. For somewhere slightly cheaper - but still shrouded in luxury - stay in a 4-star resort hotel, which offer faultless concierge service, fine in-house dining and quaint play areas for the kids. If you’re craving a slice of island paradise but are travelling on a budget, stay in an affordable 3-star Belle Mare hotel.

Where to stay

Staying in the central Belle Mare area is ideal for those who want a refined, idyllic setting with instant beach access. Belle Mare’s main beach is the height of perfection, with palm-shaded spots for lazy loungers, warm waters for ocean swimmers, and uncrowded sun-kissed stretches for bathers. Stay slightly south of Belle Mare, in Palmar, for easy access to water sports activities such as waterskiing and scuba diving - where you can gaze at the multi-coloured Mauritius fish. If you’re after a touch more urban energy, stay slightly south, in the coastal town of Mahebourg.

How to get to Belle Mare

Catch a year-round flight to Mauritius’ tiny Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, set on the southeastern coast. Step out of the airport into the warm Mauritius air, marvel at the cloudless azure skies, and hop in a pre-booked taxicab. Belle Mare is 45 kilometres north of the airport, but the road races right beside the golden coast, offering stunning ocean views as you’re driven to your destination. A number of Belle Mare hotels provide airport transfers at a slight extra cost. Alternatively, hire a car at the airport, which is also a great way to explore the greater island.